we look at the spot pattern as each hyena has a unique pattern of spots on their coat and this pattern doesn’t change as they get older. Easiest to look at are the spot patterns on the legs ...

Swiiiiish, the hyena clan fell from the sky before hitting the ground with deafening thuds. Luckily, the clan survived but with broken hind legs. From that day on, the hyena walks with a limp.